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CNN reported that more than 35 million egg-laying birds were lost to avian flu in 2025 so far, with 127 million laying birds killed since 2022. Egg prices have started falling after earlier peaks.
The report warns that prices could spike again as losses continue.
Continued bird losses keep layer numbers low and limit poultry feed demand. Renewed price spikes would reflect tight supply, which supports demand for corn and soybean meal from the sector over time.
cnn.comVanessa YurkevichMar 12, 2025After 145 past neutral disease events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.7%), and +0.0% over 20.
After 98 past neutral disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.5%), and -0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
